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Six myths demystified

On 7 September 2021, NPC held an event with the Health Foundation on the long-term impacts of Covid-19 on the nation’s health and how charities can help tackle health inequalities. Full recording here.

This blog details how we have been embedding diversity, equity and inclusion across our events work. We hope the steps we have taken will enable NPC and our events to continue to help transform the social sector.

At NPC Ignites 2021, alongside our big presentations and panel debates, we’re hosting a series of breakout sessions which will look in detail at solutions to some of the social sector's biggest challenges. From sessions on open philanthropy, to trauma informed approaches, learn more in this blog.

Richard Hawkes, Chief Executive of the British Asian Trust, discusses how the UK charity sector has performed during the pandemic and sets out why charities must seize this opportunity to radically change. Richard will be speaking at NPC Ignites 2021.

Both professional funders and individuals looking to make a donation are asking how they can support the relief effort in Afghanistan. How can they, what are the risks and what will make a difference?

Our 'Data Labs' project aims to open up government administrative data to the charity sector. Data Labs allow organisations to answer the all-important question: did we make a difference?

Lockdown has intensified loneliness, with many vulnerable people feeling forgotten. Charities have learnt a lot about adapting to support service users and sustain engagement.

Successive governments have made little progress on much-needed social care reform. With the pandemic exposing the cracks in our care system, we must now reimagine social care.

It is hoped that, if we can cut global emissions in half by 2030 and reach net carbon zero by 2050, we can halt and even reverse global temperature rises. Here's how funders, regardless of their mission, can help.

Join us at NPC Ignites in October. Learn about the latest developments in our sector, network with other delegates, and discuss solutions to your organisation's challenges with NPC’s charity experts.

With the recent relaxation of Covid-19 regulations in England, can we find a metric that helps us better understand the health of our sector as we enter a world without coronavirus restrictions?